Duties Of Sheriffs
This is Article 6 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Duties Of Sheriffs.” It is part of Title 53.1, titled “Prisons And Other Methods Of Correction.” It is part of Chapter 3, titled “Local Correctional Facilities.” It’s comprised of the following 22 sections.
- § 53.1-116
- What records and policy jailer shall keep; how time deducted or added for felons and misdemeanants; payment of fine and costs by person committed to jail until he pays
- § 53.1-116.1
- Jailer to give notice of release of certain prisoners
- § 53.1-116.1:01
- Jailer to give notice of intake of certain prisoners
- § 53.1-116.1:02
- Jailer issued identification
- § 53.1-116.2
- Sheriffs to be keepers of jails
- § 53.1-116.3
- Improper release; capias, arrest and hearing
- § 53.1-117
- Violations of rules to be recorded in register
- § 53.1-118
- Courts to fine sheriffs for failure to perform duties
- § 53.1-119
- Court duties of sheriff
- § 53.1-120
- Sheriff to provide for courthouse and courtroom security; designation of deputies for such purpose; assessment
- § 53.1-121
- Sheriffs to make daily reports to Compensation Board; failure to send report
- § 53.1-122
- Daily records of sheriffs and jail superintendents
- § 53.1-123
- Other accounts, information and records as required by Department
- § 53.1-124
- Sheriffs and jail superintendents to report to the courts
- § 53.1-125
- Failure of sheriffs or jail superintendents to comply with requirements of board; filing of complaint; withholding salary
- § 53.1-126
- Responsibility of sheriffs and jail superintendents for food, clothing and medicine
- § 53.1-127
- Who may enter interior of local correctional facilities; searches of those entering
- § 53.1-127.1
- Establishment of stores in local correctional facilities
- § 53.1-127.2
- Fees for electronic visitation and messaging with prisoners in local correctional facilities
- § 53.1-127.3
- Deferred or installment payment agreement for unpaid fees; suspension of privilege to operate a motor vehicle
- § 53.1-127.4
- Suspension of privilege to operate motor vehicle for failure to pay fees
- § 53.1-127.5
- Collection of fees owed; contract for collection; duties of Department of Taxation